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Westport Must-Do's
Coaltown Museum
Westport is famed for its coal mining past and port that shipped it worldwide. Making history fun, the museum has mine exhibits, videos and hands-on displays. Learn all about life underground and take a 50-cent coin to run the sand pump.
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Cape Foulwind Walkway
Spend just over one hour (one way 3.4km) negotiating the coastal bluffs, spotting a fur seal/kekeno breeding colony and handsome Cape Foulwind lighthouse.
Jewels and Gold
Try your hand at gold panning or head to the coast and try your luck fossicking for semi-precious stones along wild, West Coast beaches.
Whitebait Festival
The Labour Weekend festivities include family friendly events, live music, food and entertainment. Partake in cooking demonstrations and eat like a king.
Carters Beach
Just 6km from central Westport, this coastal suburb is a great place for walking, bike riding, swimming, fishing and kite flying. There is a great beach, park, playground and nearby golf.
Kawatiri Coastal Trail
A Grade 2 cycling and walking trail with well-kept boardwalks and bridges. connecting Westport with Charleston over 55km. The stretch between Buller River Bridge (just outside Westport) provides a picturesque and safe route to Kawatiri Beach Reserve.
Kawatiri River Trail
An 8km family-friendly walking and cycle trail running alongside the Buller-Kawatiri River between Buller and nearby North Beach. Packed with flora and fauna.
Surf
Seasoned surfers enjoy Tauranga Bay and Carters Beach, the latter is just five minutes from town. Wannabes can book lessons at two Westport surf schools or summer classes at Tauranga Bay.
Charming Creek Walkway
Charming Creek, Westport © Miles Holden
A 25-minute drive north, discover beautiful forest scenery and waterfalls while negotiating disused train tunnels along this former rail track. Three hours, 9.5km return
Beach in Westport © Adobe Stock
